eucalyptus oil
Noun
Meaning
an essential oil obtained from the leaves of eucalypts
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By blending the oil with other essential oils (such as eucalyptus oil), you can strengthen its effects on your skin and maximize the oil’s healing capabilities.
Infusions of hemp and jojoba oils work to soften the skin, while lemon eucalyptus oil keeps bugs at bay.
Eucalyptus oil is used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products and the aromatic and non-volatile compounds have high antioxidant properties linked with lowering pancreatic cancer in-vitro and killing cancer cells.
This bug spray’s main ingredient is lemon eucalyptus oil, which is as powerful as some DEET sprays against bugs but with none of the chemicals.
“Eucalyptus oil can be toxic if ingested,” he said.
Eucalyptus oil finds many uses like in aromatherapy, as a cure for joint pains.